Fantasy baseball enthusiasts are always looking for an edge in their leagues, and one strategy that can pay off is buying low on struggling players and selling high on those who have exceeded expectations. Below, our featured experts take a closer look at some players they’re targeting for these trades. Our experts have closely monitored the latest player trends and performance metrics to identify key players you should consider buying low and selling high to maximize your roster’s potential.
By leveraging our exclusive trade analyzer and relying on advanced metrics and our comprehensive player rankings and player projections, our experts have determined which players you should be targeting in trades and which ones you should be looking to move. So, whether you’re in need of a roster shake-up or simply looking to capitalize on a player’s hot streak, this article is here to guide you through the process.
Let’s dive into these trade recommendations, analyzing the rationale behind each move and providing you with actionable advice to help you dominate your league. And don’t forget to check out our other fantasy baseball resources to help you stay ahead of the competition all season long. Happy trading!
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Players to Trade
Thairo Estrada (2B, SS, OF – SF)
“Thairo Estrada offers a lot of positional flexibility, which is why many fantasy managers hold onto him. Still, it’s also the thing that makes him attractive to your league mates. His batting average of .287 should be falling off a cliff in the near future to around his xBA of .241. He has an entirely unsustainable .352 BABIP, and his xwOBA is .302, which is too low to provide the counting stats we love from him. Depending on positional need, I would see if I could get someone like Alex Verdugo for him.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)
Shane Bieber (SP – CLE)
“If the season ended today, it’d be the fifth straight year that Shane Bieber, who owns a 3.51 ERA in 95 innings so far in 2023, has logged an ERA below the 4.00 mark. While a low ERA has been a recurring theme in terms of the right-hander’s year-to-year numbers, Bieber is no longer registering the high strikeout and low FIP numbers that have accompanied said low ERA metrics in the past. The veteran’s career-worst FIP prior to 2023 was a 3.32 metric from 2019 – so far this season, it’s up to 4.15 in part due to significantly lower strikeout rates as the 28-year-old is striking out just 6.54 batters per nine innings. With a four-seam fastball velocity that’s down to 91.3 MPH and opposing batters posting a 46.6% hard-hit rate against him, it feels like there’s some serious regression coming down the line for Bieber this season. Trade him away now for a player like Jarred Kelenic, Lars Nootbaar, or Bryce Miller. ”
– Ben Rosener (Tigers Rebuild)
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